How To Fix DA497 - Active nametab for object & with delete request not found

DA497 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 497

• Message text: Active nametab for object & with delete request not found

What causes this issue?

This error message indicates that internal inconsistencies exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please consult SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA497 - Active nametab for object & with delete request not found ?

  The SAP error message DA497, which states "Active nametab for object & with delete request not found," typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, such as tables, views, or data elements, when there is an issue with the naming or deletion of these objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion Request: The error usually indicates that there is a deletion request for an object (like a table or a field) that is not found in the active name table. This can happen if:
  
  The object was deleted but the system still has references to it.
  There is a mismatch between the active and inactive versions of the object.
  The object was not properly activated after a change or deletion.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include the necessary changes or deletions, this error can occur.
  
  
  Inconsistent State: The system might be in an